Thought of the Day

When I understand something of Christ's love for me as a sinner, I respond with love for Christ--and that love includes feelings and emotions. But emotions come and go, and we must not allow them to mislead us. God loves me, whether I "feel" it or not. What makes the difference? It can be summarized in one word: commitment. This commitment not only keeps us faithful to Christ when we don't feel like it; it also keeps away negative emotions such as doubt and fear. John Witherspoon, the only cleric to sign the Declaration of Independence, once said, "It is only the fear of God that can deliver us from the fear of man."